Curry 3C. Mouthpiece: not too big, not too small, just right

Blue Trane · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:58 pm Post subject:

I think the 3DC. comes std with a 26 throat. My 3DC. cornet mpce did iirc.

fox · Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:41 am Post subject:

A while back I decided not to spend anything more on mouthpieces for a while and I have held to that for quite some time. Now all this talk about the 3c. makes me curious. I looked to see if I had anything that may be similar besides the Bach 3c. I have always thought the Yamaha 14b4 was a nice alternative. It would be interesting to see a scan to compare with the 3c.. Anyone tried both?

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BeboppinFool · Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:27 am Post subject:

I did a demanding big band gig with a rehearsal beforehand last night, and I must say, this new Curry 3C· is the bomb!

Everything about last night went well as far as my chops go. My endurance was . . . well, I felt like Superman. It was one of the few times that after the gig I felt like I hadn't even played a gig. I was ready to go on and on.

I don't know what it is about this design (and trust me, I'm a skeptic) but it's a winner in my book.

Thanks, Mark! You are the man!
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F.E. Olds Nut · Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:57 am Post subject:

I pulled the trigger on both a Curry 3C. and a 3DE. I will post my results when I get them.
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LDK-97 · Veteran Member Joined: 17 Sep 2011 Posts: 132

Hello everyone

I've recently been using Mark Curry's mouthpieces, 3C for Bb trumpet and 3BC on C trumpet. I emailed Mr. Curry two days ago regarding my old Giardinelli 7S that I use for lead. He has unfortunately not responded but maybe some of you can tell me which of Curry's mouthpieces that is equivalent to 7S?

Best wishes! Martin
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John Mohan · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:11 pm Post subject:

LDK-97 · Veteran Member Joined: 17 Sep 2011 Posts: 132

Hi

Great, quick response with reliable information!

Thanks Mr. Mohan
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John Mohan · Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:03 pm Post subject:

You're welcome!

Update:

For a while now I've been vacillating between the Curry 3C., my Reeves 43C, and my copy of Arturo Sandoval's MV3C (which is nearly identical to the Curry 3C.). But right now, I have to admit that for at least the next two weeks I'm not going to even touch that Curry 3C. - because I loaned it to my one and only High School age student yesterday.

He'd been playing on an Olds 7C. And he had all the symptoms of playing on that Olds 7C - a bit of trouble with his lowest notes, a bit of trouble with his highest notes, and an uncomfortable feel from the thin 7C style rim. Finally, near the end of his lesson yesterday, I went to the back room, came back out, took his 7C away from him, put the Curry 3C. in his horn (I did at least rinse it with hot water, then warm water in the sink first) and told him, "For the next two weeks, you play this mouthpiece. If you like it, you'll need to buy one and give me this one back." He already loves it. "It feels great" was his response to my question about it at the end of the lesson.

The thing about these Curry mouthpiece is, they're both inexpensive and consistent. That's a rare thing!!! Heck, for the $60 or so they cost, I might just start keeping a few in stock to lend out to students.

Best wishes,

John Mohan
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jf_trumpet · Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:29 am Post subject:

tradjazzman · Veteran Member Joined: 15 Nov 2002 Posts: 176

It's been about 2 months now since I've switched to the 3C. I use them for both cornet & trumpet. A great MPC at a great price. Hats off to Mark Curry for making a great affordable mouthpiece. Like Rich Willey said , they are comfortable. Although I don't feel like a super hero (lol), I can now wake up the day after a tough 4 hour gig and still get notes out of my horn!! Thanks Mark!!!!

Ben Mauger
Getzen Custom Cornet w / Curry 3C.
and my new latest toy
1949 Rudy Muck NY with of course / Curry 3C.

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rich.Graiko · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 4:39 pm Post subject:

I had some chop fatigue last week and decided to break out the Curry 3TF for a couple sessions while I recover. It felt great, even better than I remembered, so I started searching around for info on the curry 3c. I came across this thread and others like it, which convinced me to pick up a 3c. (dot) but I can't find one for sale anywhere. Have they changed the sizing structure or something? I play a Bach 3c. and I'm looking for something similar but with the more comfortable rim that everyone keeps talking about, and that I experience with my 3TF. I am not interested in the bigger MV-like piece. Any insight would be appreciated.
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RandyTX · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 7:18 pm Post subject:

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John Mohan · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 1:08 pm Post subject:

Yes, I did Cats during the last year and a half of its 13 year run in Hamburg, Germany. It was one of my favorite Musical experiences of my career. The show was fun, the music was great and the band and cast were all warm-hearted, good people. Almost no "Holly Golly" going on at all!

Cheers,

John

P.S. Concerning the original topic, I've moved back to my Reeves 43C for the majority of my playing. But I still recommend the Curry 3C. to players looking for a great 3C!

rich.Graiko · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 3:51 pm Post subject:

When I go to Mouthpieceexpress, or Osmun, or Dillon, they all only have one option for the Curry "3C", not two options; "3C" and "3C."(with dot). I was just told that all they're making is the more modern 3C. size these days.

I would like to verify with someone who has experience that if I order a Curry "3C" that I won't get a Mt. Vernon size piece, but rather a modern 3C.(dot) size piece, before I put the order in.

Thanks for the help!

-Rich

http://www.mouthpieceexpress.com/catalog/index2.php?cPath=197_213_242_691&sort=1a&page=3
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Blue Trane · Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 8:50 pm Post subject: